After a defeat in the Arab Club Cup final to Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal have started strengthening the squad. The first name joining them was Neymar and now Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (Bono) has followed him.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano announced that Al-Hilal have agreed with Sevilla to sell goalkeeper Bono. The deal package is worth $22.84 million, and a medical test has been booked for Tuesday in Riyadh. Bono was a key player for Sevilla over the last three years but has opted for a new adventure.
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Sevilla agreed ā¬21m package deal with Al Hilal on Tuesday. Medical booked.
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The keeper was linked to Real Madrid on a short-term deal but the club chose Kepa Arrizabalaga to replace injured Thibaut Courtois. Bono was one of the best goalkeepers in LaLiga in the last decade and rose to fame in 2022 for his heroics for Morocco in the World Cup. Morocco became the first African team ever to reach the semi-finals. They knocked out tournament favorites like Spain and Portugal, before losing to France one step before the final.
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After Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia, a lot of players followed him to the middle east. One of the major reasons why players are moving there is because it’s tax-free. The money they will make will be huge compared to staying in Europe. The salary of Yassine Bono is unknown for now, but surely it will be triple the amount to what he earned at Sevilla.
According to rumors, Bono has agreed to a three-year contract with a Saudi Pro League (SPL) team, where he would get a net income of $13.05 million annually.
How Much Was Yassine Bono’s Salary at Sevilla?
The Moroccan goalkeeper won two Europa League titles with the Andalucian club. Yassine Bono was on a salary of $50,000 per week which leads to $4.2 million gross per year. He was one of the highest-paid players at the club. Bono’s performances improved season by season, and he became the first name on the team sheet. The shot-stopper had a successful tenure with Sevilla, but he wanted a new challenge.
Bono was waiting for Real Madrid to make a move but that did not materialize and he chose Al-Hilal. Keeping in mind the age factor, it was the last opportunity for him to make a big move, and pounced on it.
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The transfer makes Bono the latest addition to the growing world of soccer in Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal is one of the best clubs in Asia and will be looking to mount a challenge for the league title. They started their quest with a 3-1 victory over Abha on Saturday. Who do you think will win the Saudi Pro League?